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WL05 ABZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,215 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very light wheel bearing noise when rotated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,957 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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WL05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL05 ABZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL05 ABZ registered?

WL05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is WL05 ABZ safe to buy?

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